Bioinformatics for Crop Improvement
From Data Analysis to Practical Applications
Will be published approx. on 2. August 2027
Book
Paperback/Softback
350 pages
978-0-443-44841-6 (ISBN)
Description
Bioinformatics for Crop Improvement: From Data Analysis to Practical Applications is an in-depth exploration of how computational tools and multi-omics data analysis are impacting crop development. Covering foundational concepts, advanced techniques, and practical applications, the book examines crop traits, disease resistance, and stress tolerance. It offers a structured exploration of strategies for crop improvement and sustainability and deep dives into bioinformatics for global food security and agricultural resilience. It goes over critical bioinformatics techniques and tools such as genome assembly, functional genomics, structural modeling, and genome editing technologies. Essentially, this book provides cutting-edge bioinformatics approaches in agriculture, emphasizing their crucial role in addressing future food security challenges and promoting sustainable farming practices worldwide. The book is organized into four main sections, each comprising several chapters that systematically build on each other. The first section introduces the fundamentals of bioinformatics in crop science, including data generation, management, and analysis of genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics. The chapters after that look into key bioinformatics techniques and tools, covering genome assembly, functional genomics. The third section focuses on practical applications, including disease resistance, abiotic stress tolerance, nutritional enhancement, plant-microbiome interactions, and epigenetic regulation. It demonstrates how bioinformatics-driven research is directly contributing to developing resilient, nutritious, and sustainable crop varieties. The final section emphasizes bioinformatics approaches for sustainable agriculture, including genome-wide association studies, precision phenotyping, machine learning, big data integration, and future challenges in the field. Designed for a broad audience, this book is useful for students and researchers in the fields of plant biology, bioinformatics, genomics, and agricultural sciences who are engaged in crop improvement and sustainable agriculture. It also serves as a valuable resource for breeders, biotechnologists, policymakers, and industry stakeholders involved in developing crop varieties. Its comprehensive coverage, case studies, and supplementary materials make it a valuable reference for advancing knowledge and application in crop bioinformatics.
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Language
English
Place of publication
San Diego
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
450 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-44841-6 (9780443448416)
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Dr. Upadhyay is currently working as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Botany, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India. He has been working in the field of Plant Biotechnology for more than 16 years. He is currently working in the area of functional genomics. His research group at PU has characterized numerous important defence-related protein families such as receptor-like kinases, anti-oxidant enzymes, calcium transporters, chitinases, lectins, etc. They are also characterizing long non-coding RNAs related to the abiotic and biotic stress response. He has authored more than 110 publications including
research papers in leading journals of international repute, national and international patents, book chapters and books. In recognition of his strong credentials and contributions, he has been awarded the NAAS Young scientist award (2017-18) and NAAS-Associate (2018) from the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, India, INSA-Associate Fellowship (2023), and INSA Medal for Young Scientist (2013) from the Indian National Science Academy, India, NASI- Young Scientist Platinum Jubilee Award (2012) from the National Academy of Sciences, India, and Altech Young Scientist Award (2011). He has also been the recipient of the prestigious DST-INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship (2012), and SERB-Early Career Research Award, (2016) from the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, and several research grants from various funding agencies like SERB, DBT, CSIR etc. Dr. Upadhyay also serves as a member of the editorial board and reviewer of a number of peer-reviewed international journals. Dr. Sadhana Singh is working as Assistant professor, School of Sciences, U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU), Prayagraj, India. Dr. Singh has completed her PhD in Plant Biotechnology, from Bharathiar University (DRDO-BU Centre for Life Sciences), Coimbatore, (TN), India. She did her post-doctoral research from International Crops Research Institute for the semi-arid tropics (ICRISAT), Patancheru, India. Her research interests include-plant stress tolerance (model and non-model); molecular regulations controlling plant abiotic stresses; role of NAC genes towards abiotic stress tolerance; transcriptional profiling of stress responsive genes (RAN, NAC, GPAT); identification and characterization of candidate genes in semi-arid legumes against legumes against drought; role of NAC genes towards cold/salt/ drought/ response, biomass enhancement, carbon trapping and sequestration, etc. using functional genomics approach (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and genome editing). She has been serving as a reviewer of many reputed journals. She has been recipient of several awards and honours that include- National Post Doc Fellowship, DST-SERB, India. She is also a recipient of the Most Cited Paper Award (2024) in Journal of Plant Research.
research papers in leading journals of international repute, national and international patents, book chapters and books. In recognition of his strong credentials and contributions, he has been awarded the NAAS Young scientist award (2017-18) and NAAS-Associate (2018) from the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, India, INSA-Associate Fellowship (2023), and INSA Medal for Young Scientist (2013) from the Indian National Science Academy, India, NASI- Young Scientist Platinum Jubilee Award (2012) from the National Academy of Sciences, India, and Altech Young Scientist Award (2011). He has also been the recipient of the prestigious DST-INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship (2012), and SERB-Early Career Research Award, (2016) from the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, and several research grants from various funding agencies like SERB, DBT, CSIR etc. Dr. Upadhyay also serves as a member of the editorial board and reviewer of a number of peer-reviewed international journals. Dr. Sadhana Singh is working as Assistant professor, School of Sciences, U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU), Prayagraj, India. Dr. Singh has completed her PhD in Plant Biotechnology, from Bharathiar University (DRDO-BU Centre for Life Sciences), Coimbatore, (TN), India. She did her post-doctoral research from International Crops Research Institute for the semi-arid tropics (ICRISAT), Patancheru, India. Her research interests include-plant stress tolerance (model and non-model); molecular regulations controlling plant abiotic stresses; role of NAC genes towards abiotic stress tolerance; transcriptional profiling of stress responsive genes (RAN, NAC, GPAT); identification and characterization of candidate genes in semi-arid legumes against legumes against drought; role of NAC genes towards cold/salt/ drought/ response, biomass enhancement, carbon trapping and sequestration, etc. using functional genomics approach (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and genome editing). She has been serving as a reviewer of many reputed journals. She has been recipient of several awards and honours that include- National Post Doc Fellowship, DST-SERB, India. She is also a recipient of the Most Cited Paper Award (2024) in Journal of Plant Research.
Content
Section 1. Foundations of Bioinformatics in Crop Science
1. Introduction to Bioinformatics for Crop Improvement
2. Data Generation and Management in Crop Bioinformatics
3. Genomic Data Analysis in Crop Science
4. Transcriptomics and Gene Expression Profiling for Crop Traits
5. Proteomics and Metabolomics in Crop Bioinformatics
Section 2. Key Bioinformatics Techniques and Tools
6. Computational Tools for Genome Assembly and Annotation
7. Functional Genomics: Identifying Key Genes and Pathways
8. Structural Bioinformatics and Protein Modeling in Crop Research
9. Marker Discovery and Molecular Breeding Techniques
10. Bioinformatics in Genome Editing: CRISPR and Beyond
Section 3. Applications in Crop Improvement
11. Bioinformatics in Disease Resistance and Pathogenomics
12. Enhancing Abiotic Stress Tolerance Through Bioinformatics
13. Nutritional Bioinformatics: Enhancing Crop Nutritional Value
14. Exploring Plant-Microbiome Interactions Using Bioinformatics
15. Epigenomics and Epigenetic Regulation in Crop Improvement
Section 4. Bioinformatics for Sustainable Agriculture
16. Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) in Crop Science
17. Data-Driven Precision Agriculture and Phenotyping
18. Machine Learning and AI in Crop Bioinformatics
19. Big Data and Integrative Approaches in Crop Research
20. Future Directions and Challenges in Crop Bioinformatics
1. Introduction to Bioinformatics for Crop Improvement
2. Data Generation and Management in Crop Bioinformatics
3. Genomic Data Analysis in Crop Science
4. Transcriptomics and Gene Expression Profiling for Crop Traits
5. Proteomics and Metabolomics in Crop Bioinformatics
Section 2. Key Bioinformatics Techniques and Tools
6. Computational Tools for Genome Assembly and Annotation
7. Functional Genomics: Identifying Key Genes and Pathways
8. Structural Bioinformatics and Protein Modeling in Crop Research
9. Marker Discovery and Molecular Breeding Techniques
10. Bioinformatics in Genome Editing: CRISPR and Beyond
Section 3. Applications in Crop Improvement
11. Bioinformatics in Disease Resistance and Pathogenomics
12. Enhancing Abiotic Stress Tolerance Through Bioinformatics
13. Nutritional Bioinformatics: Enhancing Crop Nutritional Value
14. Exploring Plant-Microbiome Interactions Using Bioinformatics
15. Epigenomics and Epigenetic Regulation in Crop Improvement
Section 4. Bioinformatics for Sustainable Agriculture
16. Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) in Crop Science
17. Data-Driven Precision Agriculture and Phenotyping
18. Machine Learning and AI in Crop Bioinformatics
19. Big Data and Integrative Approaches in Crop Research
20. Future Directions and Challenges in Crop Bioinformatics